WASHINGTON, DC — FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel says the Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides affordable internet access, will no longer be accepting new enrollments, putting more than 73,000 Utah households at risk of losing access. states that it will be exposed to.
Rosenworcel sent a letter to Congressional appropriators Thursday saying the program will no longer be able to accept applicants in another week.
“The Affordable Connectivity Program connects millions of households across the country. The bipartisan Infrastructure Act created this program and created this program to make broadband affordable and available across the country. It was the largest effort to date, and we are now on the brink of missing out on its success,” Rosenworcel said.
Approximately 23 million households nationwide use the program, which helps eligible low-income households pay for their monthly broadband service.
If Congress does not approve new funding, ACP plans to stop accepting registrations on February 8, and an outreach effort has already begun to notify those who rely on ACP that they may lose access. ing.
After the FCC announces the final month of ACP funding, households will receive two more notices about the end of the program and how to opt out or change their service before rates increase.
Go here to see a breakdown of ACP participation by congressional district.
